06608 Zip Code Profile

06608 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Median household income here ($21,623) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($198,000) is lower than in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $32,035/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 06608 is $23,514.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 06608 earn an average of $20,529/year. Women earn only $18,701/year.

3,889 people in 06608 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 06608? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.6 minutes.

The median age here is 29. There are 6,511 men and 7,160 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 31.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,007 people (out of the 13,671 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,386 homes, and 376 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

06608 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 41 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tirana, Albania!) and -73 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 49 feet above sea levell.

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• Abby Square HOA
• Anchorage Condominiums
• Black Rock
• Boston Ave-Mill Hill
• BRIDGEPORT - COURT HOUSE FARMERS’ MARKET
• Brooklawn
• Cranbury Preservation Association
• Davis Road Extension
• Devon Beach
• Downtown Bridgeport
• Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market

• Enterprise Zone
• North Bridgeport
• North End
• Reservoir Whiskey Hill
• South End
• The Hollow
• Trumbull Commons
• Trumbull Farmers Market
• West End Westside
• Weston Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 13,671
• White Population: 4,975
• Black Population: 4,928
• Hispanic Population: 8,616
• Asian Population: 284
• Hawaiian Population: 70
• Indian Population: 186
• Male Population: 6,511
• Female Population: 7,160
• Median Age: 29
• Median Age of Males: 28
• Median Age of Females: 31

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Connecticut
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk CT
• County: Fairfield
• City: Bridgeport
• Longitude: -73.2
• Latitude: 41.2
• Elevation: 49 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 203

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,843
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 24.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 73
•    5 - 9: 530
•    10 - 14: 657
•    15 - 19: 772
•    20 - 24: 531
•    25 - 29: 192
•    30 - 34: 458
•    35 - 39: 41
•    40 - 44: 127
•    45 - 59: 174
•    60 - 89: 135
•    90 plus: 153

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $198,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $27,546
• Businesses: 134
• Employees: 1,341
• Annual Payroll: $51,538,000
• Average Family Income: $32,035
• Median Family Income: $21,623
• Average Income for Men: $20,529
• Average Income for Women: $18,701

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 456.0
• Sr Senator: Richard Blumenthal (D)
• Jr Senator: Christopher Murphy (D)
• US House Representative: James A. Himes (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 001
• State FIPS Code: 09

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View all schools in Bridgeport

Primary Schools

Garfield School

655 Stillman St.

Bridgeport, CT 06608

(203) 576-7558

Madison School

376 Wayne St.

Bridgeport, CT 06608

(203) 576-7186

New Beginnings Inc., Family Academy

510 Barnum Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06608

(203) 336-9852

Waltersville School

95 Gilmore St.

Bridgeport, CT 06608

(203) 576-7556

High Schools

The Bridge Academy

24 Rope Ferry Road

Bridgeport, CT 06608

(203) 336-9999

Other Schools

Barnum School

529 Noble Ave.

Bridgeport, CT 06608

(203) 576-7510

Luis Munoz Marin School

479 Helen St.

Bridgeport, CT 06608

(203) 576-8202